Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Purple, Gold, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Disease free, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Allergy
Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Black Gamecock Iris
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Black Gamecock Iris
In French
Rocket Dame
Black Gamecock Iris
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Black Gamecock Iris
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Black Gamecock Iris
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Black Gamecock Iris
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Black Gamecock Iris
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Black Gamecock Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Irideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Black Gamecock Iris
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Black Gamecock Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Black Gamecock Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Black Gamecock Iris Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Black Gamecock Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Black Gamecock Iris are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
- Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Black Gamecock Iris
Care of Dame's Rocket and Black Gamecock Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Gamecock Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.